Name: Spritz Cookies
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 2 1/4 c. (270 g.) all-purpose flour -; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -; 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened -; 3/4 c. (150 g.) granulated sugar -; 1 large egg -; 1/2 tsp. almond extract or pure vanilla extract -; 10 to 15 drops liquid food coloring of your choice -

Ingredients for - Spritz Cookies

1. 2 1/4 c. (270 g.) all-purpose flour

2. 1/2 tsp. kosher salt

3. 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

4. 3/4 c. (150 g.) granulated sugar

5. 1 large egg

6. 1/2 tsp. almond extract or pure vanilla extract

7. 10 to 15 drops liquid food coloring of your choice

How to cook deliciously - Spritz Cookies

1 . Stage

Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 350°. In a medium bowl, whisk flour and salt.

2 . Stage

In the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until smooth, airy, and slightly paler in color, about 4 minutes. Add egg and almond extract and continue to beat until thoroughly combined, about 2 minutes more.

3 . Stage

Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture and beat until just combined. Divide two-thirds of dough between 2 medium bowls, keeping remaining one-third in stand mixer bowl. To 2 bowls, add food coloring in the shades of your choice, then mix until evenly distributed and vibrant. Leave the remaining one-third plain.

4 . Stage

Working in batches, load dough into a spritz cookie press according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Press dough onto 2 ungreased baking sheets, spacing 1" apart.

5 . Stage

Bake cookies, rotating pans halfway through, until firm to the touch and lightly golden on the edges, 13 to 15 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks and let cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough.

6 . Stage

Make Ahead: Cookies can be made 2 weeks ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.